Speech GraphicsSpeech Graphics creates world’s first high fidelity animation of human speech organs » Speech Graphics Oct 14 '13 Author: Speech Graphics Posted in: Press Specialist audio animation studio, Speech Graphics, announced today the launch of the world's first high fidelity animation of the human speech organs. Communication in today's global economy is critical and for the approximately 2 billion people learning English as a second language, accent and pronunciation are two of the most difficult aspects to master. Gregor Hofer of Speech Graphics explains: "A strong accent can be a major barrier to effective communication. Revealing a hidden world never seen so clearly before, Simone is a fully functioning cutaway of the inside of the mouth, nose and throat. Viewed from the front, Simone's face moves in perfect synchrony with audio recordings of sounds and words. Saundz.com provided a learning curriculum and graphical web interface around the Speech Graphics animation.
Tableau périodique des éléments Le tableau périodique des éléments, également appelé tableau ou table de Mendeleïev, classification périodique des éléments ou simplement tableau périodique, représente tous les éléments chimiques, ordonnés par numéro atomique croissant et organisés en fonction de leur configuration électronique, laquelle sous-tend leurs propriétés chimiques. La conception de ce tableau est généralement attribuée au chimiste russe Dmitri Ivanovitch Mendeleïev, qui, en 1869, construisit une table, différente de celle qu'on utilise aujourd'hui[a], mais semblable dans son principe, dont le grand intérêt était de proposer une classification systématique des éléments connus à l'époque en vue de souligner la périodicité de leurs propriétés chimiques, d'identifier les éléments qui restaient à découvrir, voire de prédire certaines propriétés d'éléments chimiques alors inconnus. Le tableau périodique a connu de nombreux réajustements depuis lors jusqu'à prendre la forme que nous lui connaissons aujourd'hui.
How to Learn (But Not Master) Any Language in 1 Hour (Plus: A Favor) Deconstructing Arabic in 45 Minutes Conversational Russian in 60 minutes? This post is by request. How long does it take to learn Chinese or Japanese vs. Here’s the reasoning… Before you invest (or waste) hundreds and thousands of hours on a language, you should deconstruct it. So far, I’ve deconstructed Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Norwegian, Irish Gaelic, Korean, and perhaps a dozen others. How is it possible to become conversationally fluent in one of these languages in 2-12 months? Consider a new language like a new sport. There are certain physical prerequisites (height is an advantage in basketball), rules (a runner must touch the bases in baseball), and so on that determine if you can become proficient at all, and—if so—how long it will take. Languages are no different. If you’re a native Japanese speaker, respectively handicapped with a bit more than 20 phonemes in your language, some languages will seem near impossible. 2. 3. 4.
Science et Technologie © Illustration ESABruxelles vu par Sentinel-1A. Le satellite de l'ESA Sentinel-1A, lancé le 3 avril, a déjà livré ses premières images radar de la Terre. Elles offrent un alléchant aperçu de l'imagerie opérationnelle que cette nouvelle mission va fournir à l'ambitieux programme européen Copernicus de surveillance de l'environnement. Fort à propos, la première image montre Bruxelles (Belgique), siège de la Commission européenne. La Commission européenne dirige le programme Copernicus et coordonne la large gamme de services qui va permettre d'améliorer la gestion de l'environnement et de protéger la vie quotidienne. L'ESA a la responsabilité de développer la famille de satellites Sentinel et de garantir la disponibilité des flux de données pour ces services. Cette première image de la Belgique a été prise le 12 avril, un jour après que le satellite ait été positionné dans son attitude opérationnelle, et montre le potentiel de la vision radar de Sentinel-1A.
Pimsleur Approach™ | Audio-Based Language Learning Method Language-Learning Software and Online Courses | Transparent Language EnglishClub Delivering Bad News - Communication Skills Training From MindTools.com Communicating Well Under Pressure Deliver bad news with honesty and empathy. © iStockphoto/Yuri_Arcurs Jack's boss has just told him that, due to budget cuts, several people in his team will have to go. Jack manages a happy, successful, team, and he has no idea how to deliver this bad news. It's possible that you've experienced a similar situation, or will have to face one like it in the future. By learning how to deliver bad news honestly, openly, and empathetically, you can help to preserve your working relationships, rather than damage them. In this article, we'll look at the best approaches to use when delivering a difficult message. The Art of Delivery Delivering bad news is something that we all have to do at some point. There are many reasons why you might need to deliver bad news, which is why it's important to know how to deliver it honestly, empathetically, and gracefully. Lessons From the Medical Field Much of the research on delivering bad news comes from medicine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.